Hear ye, hear ye! In a kingdom not so far away, we joyfully invite thee to our enchanted Purim Celebration — where merriment and magic shall dance till happily ever after. The fairytale begins with our Purim spiel in the Barish Sanctuary. We will sing and dance to your favorite Disney tunes. We hope you […]
Following the royal proclamation, one and all are cordially summoned to the joyous Purim Carnival — graciously sponsored by the noble Helfman Religious School Committee — where enchantment, games, and delights await in abundance! From games to bouncy inflatables, golden hamantaschen to enchanted arts & crafts, and of course those magical confetti eggs — there […]
EDWARD HIRSCH, a MacArthur Fellow, has published nine previous books of poetry, including The Living Fire: New and Selected Poems and Gabriel: A Poem, a book-length elegy for his son. He has also published seven books of prose, among them How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry, a national bestseller, and […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity providing an enjoyable morning for family caregivers and individuals living with mild to moderate memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Gathering Place is staffed by Emanu El volunteers and professional staff from CarePartners, a Houston non-profit with which Emanu El has partnered […]
Celebrating Jewish Photographers Emanu El Sisterhood Judaism Through the Arts Series, Honoring Joan Morgenstern Brown Auditorium Theater, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) Caroline Wiess Law Building 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77006 (Enter through the Beck Building at 5601 Main Street, or the Kinder Building at 5500 Main Street) Emanu El Sisterhood is honoring its […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions, it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions, it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]
It's time again for us to come together as one and do some good work in the community! We have TWO very exciting ways for you and your family to get involved, so shake off those winter blues, and sign up for the Spring Break edition of Emanu El Cares! Aishel House- YOUTH ACTIVITY! 10:30 […]
Join us as we prepare close to 1,000 sack lunches as Kids’ Meals works to end hunger amongst children on the third Tuesday of the month. Open to participants of all ages. To get on the volunteer mailing list, please contact Donnie Bundman. Emanu El’s involvement with Kids’ Meals is made possible through the generosity […]
Whether you're a new player or experienced, come by yourself, with a friend or your group and play mah jongg with Sisterhood! Players of all abilities are welcome. The evening will include a light dinner for $7. Please register using the link above or contact the Sisterhood office at 713.529.5771, ext. 233. Registration is a […]
The Boy With the Star Tattoo, by Talia Carner, is an epic historical novel of ingenuity and courage, spanning post-war France when Israeli agents roamed the countryside to rescue hidden Jewish orphans. This book will be reviewed by Carol Sue Zionts. Book reviews are open to the congregation and the community. There is no charge […]
Join Rabbi Silk for an engaging monthly lunch and learn class beginning on Thursday, November 20, at 12:30 p.m. Using the fabulous IYUN curriculum we will study and discuss: Pursuing Justice - Walking Wholeheartedly in a Broken World. This thought provoking and engaging six-session course will guide us through deep and meaningful learning to respond to […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
When the State Board of Education (SBOE) meets in April, they will take up multiple issues that affect religious freedom in Texas public schools, including requiring Christian bible passages in state reading standards. On March 19, join Rabbi Fixler and Emerald Belmarez from the Texas Freedom Network for a training on the SBOE: how it […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions, it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
This month, we are excited to invite families with tots to join us for Morning Shabbat breakfast and service. We will greet each other with a warm welcome of Boker tov before beginning service at 9am. Service: 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room Breakfast (optional): 9:45 a.m. in Feld Hall The cost for breakfast is […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]
Are you a mah jongg maven, or have you been wanting to learn? Join other Helfman parents & supporters for a fun morning while the kids are in class. All skill levels welcome. Sets will be provided and 2025 National Mah Jongg League cards will be available to borrow from the Emanu El Sisterhood.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Intermediate Adult Hebrew: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The intermediate adult Hebrew level class will focus on reading to increase prayer reading fluency. The course cost is $250 and includes materials.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Beginning Adult Hebrew: 10:30 a.m. – Noon This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The beginning adult Hebrew class will focus on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is […]
In March of this year, our community will have the privilege of celebrating a truly meaningful milestone: Rabbi Oren Hayon’s ten years of leadership, wisdom, and passion at Congregation Emanu El. Over the past decade, Rabbi Hayon has guided us with heart and empathy, inspired us through teaching and prayer, stewarded our outstanding clergy team, […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions, it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
Is there a special ring, brooch, necklace or other piece of jewelry that is an heirloom in your family? Do you have a special story or memory you can share about that special piece? Sisterhood is excited to be a co-sponsor of the closing night film, The Ring, at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC's Houston Film […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Intermediate Adult Hebrew: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The intermediate adult Hebrew level class will focus on reading to increase prayer reading fluency. The course cost is $250 and includes materials.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Beginning Adult Hebrew: 10:30 a.m. – Noon This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The beginning adult Hebrew class will focus on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity providing an enjoyable morning for family caregivers and individuals living with mild to moderate memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Gathering Place is staffed by Emanu El volunteers and professional staff from CarePartners, a Houston non-profit with which Emanu El has partnered […]
Join us as we celebrate the festive ritual dinner during Passover. Seder is at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. The cost for dinner is $60 for adult members, $75 for adult non-members, $25 for children 12 and under. Register online and join us!
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Dinner 5:45 p.m. | Service 6:15 p.m. Families with young children are invited to join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy and geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Tot Shabbat will begin with an optional dinner provided by Houston Catering […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions, it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are available in person or online through our streaming video page. Please review our weekly email newsletter for the most up-to-date information on our services. These services are also available on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR’s […]